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SCR78 • 2026

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Robert "Bob" Owen
Last action
2026-05-26
Official status
Passed the House
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any activities planned for the day, only that it is a recognition event.

Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day

This resolution designates Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to recognize the dedication of the museum by the Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day in Louisiana.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The people of Louisiana, especially those in St. Tammany Parish where the museum is located.
  • The Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe who are dedicating the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center.

Terms To Know

Tchefuncta Nation
A Native American tribe that has a significant history in Louisiana, including being among the earliest to become U.S. citizens.
Chahta Tribe
Another name for the Choctaw people, who have historical ties to Louisiana and participated in battles during President Andrew Jackson's administration.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide funding or legal requirements but is a symbolic recognition.
  • The exact activities planned for Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day are not specified in the bill text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-26 S

    Received from the House without amendments.

  2. 2026-05-26 H

    Read by title, concurred in.

  3. 2026-05-25 H

    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  4. 2026-05-25 H

    Received in the House from the Senate.

  5. 2026-05-25 S

    Read by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

  6. 2026-05-21 S

    Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

Official Summary Text

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Current Bill Text

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2026 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 78
BY SENATOR OWEN
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To designate Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol, to recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and
Research Center by the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, and to express sincere
appreciation to the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe for the preservation of the
indigenous history of the tribal nation in historic Bonfouca for the cultural
enrichment and civic pride of Louisiana citizens.
WHEREAS, the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe will dedicate the Bonfouca
Museum and Research Center at the historic train depot located in Slidell, St. Tammany
Parish, Louisiana on Friday, May 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the museum, one of the oldest documented locations in Louisiana and
West Florida, will preserve and promote the artifacts and history of Bonfouca; and
WHEREAS, the museum will provide a dedicated space to showcase the history and
related American Indian artifacts for the purposes of education, cultural enrichment, tourism,
economic development, and community representation; and
WHEREAS, the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center will be beneficial to
Louisiana residents, newcomers, students, and tourist to the area; and
WHEREAS, the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe are descendants of the mound
builders; and
WHEREAS, the ancestors of the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe are buried in
traditional cemeteries throughout the parish of St. Tammany; and
WHEREAS, the Chahta Tribe fought for the United States of America under
President Andrew Jackson, including in the Battle of New Orleans and throughout West
Florida; and
WHEREAS, in 1830, the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe were the earliest Native
Americans to become United States citizens, with dual citizenship, ratified under Article 14
of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek; and
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SCR NO. 78 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, President Andrew Jackson gave special provisions to the hereditary
chief of the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, his heirs, and assigns who did not have to
relocate to Indian territory in Oklahoma.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol, recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and Research
Center by the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, and does express sincere appreciation to the
Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe for the preservation of the indigenous history of the tribal
nation in historic Bonfouca for the cultural enrichment and civic pride of Louisiana citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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